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Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technologists (also referred to as radiographers) are integral members of the health care team that image the human body utilizing ionizing radiation (x-rays).
What Do I Need to Know about the Radiologic Technology Program?
The Radiologic Technology Program has special admissions criteria and limited enrollment. Applicants are responsible for ensuring the requirements are met and all necessary documentation is on file. Only complete files will be considered.
Applications to the program are only accepted November 1- 30.
For more information and instructions, please select the Radiologic Technology tab under Health & Occupational Science on the Admissions webpage.
What Will I Learn?
Taking x-rays on humans requires extensive knowledge of safe radiation practices and patient positioning. JJC's Radiologic Technology program trains students to be skilled radiographers who protect patients from unnecessary and unsafe levels of radiation exposure.
JJC's program is a full-time, two year program. Outside of general education requirements, students will learn anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, the health care environment, radiographic procedures, radiographic positioning, radiographic physics, and patient care.
Additionally, students will spend several 8 hour days in a hospital setting per week as clinical training (days and times vary).
Program Passing Rates
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| National Passing Average | 89.4% | 89.0% | 88.2% | 83.8% | 83.5% | 84.4% | N/A |
| Program Passing Average | 88.2% | 100% | 100% | 90.5% | 70.6% | 85% | 100% |
What Are My Career Opportunities?
Radiologic technologists are employed in hospitals, physicians’ offices, outpatient imaging centers, urgent care facilities, and specialty clinics. While producing diagnostic images is a primary responsibility, patient care and communication are also essential parts of the profession.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of radiologic technologists is projected to continue growing as the need for diagnostic imaging increases with an aging population and advances in medical imaging technology.
Radiologic technology offers opportunities for career advancement in areas such as CT, MRI, mammography, interventional radiology, education, and leadership.
What Degree/Certificate will I receive?
Degree-
Radiologic Technology Program Informational Guide
Please read the RADT Informational Guide below: Joliet Junior College account (email) is required to view:
Next, you will need to enter the information below in the link:
- Your name
- Your email
- 3 secret words from the information session
If you still have questions after you have completed the form, please email xray@jjc.edu.
Clinical Health Requirements and Technical Standards
Joliet Junior College partners with a variety of healthcare facilities to provide clinical education experiences for students enrolled in the Radiologic Technology program. Clinical affiliates establish health, safety, and professional requirements that students must meet before participating in clinical rotations.
Students accepted into the program are required to submit documentation demonstrating compliance with all clinical requirements by the deadline established by the program coordinator.
Clinical requirements may include:
- Measles (Rubeola) Titer
- Mumps Titer
- Rubella Titer
- Varicella (Chickenpox) Titer
- Hepatitis B Titer
- Annual TB testing (2-step TB skin test or QuantiFERON-TB Gold Blood Test)
- Tdap vaccination every 10 years
- Annual Influenza (Flu) vaccination
- COVID-19 vaccination requirements
- Physical examination completed by a healthcare provider
- American Heart Association BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers (every 2 years)
- Criminal background check
- Drug screening
- Proof of medical health insurance
Students enrolled in the program must also be able to meet the program’s Technical Standards and Essential Functions, which include physical, cognitive, sensory, and communication abilities necessary to safely perform radiologic technology procedures and provide patient care. Technical standards include, but are not limited to, the ability to assist with patient transfers, communicate effectively, maintain safety standards, perform repetitive movements, and function in fast-paced clinical environments.
Additional requirements may be required by individual clinical facilities and are subject to change.
Students who do not meet all required clinical health, safety, compliance, and technical standards requirements by the established deadline will not be permitted to participate in clinical rotations. Because clinical education is a required component of the Radiologic Technology program, failure to complete required documentation and requirements may result in removal from the program.
Admission Ranking Process
Admission to the Radiologic Technology program is competitive and based on a ranking system. Applicants must meet all minimum admission requirements to be considered for ranking. In-district applicants are ranked before out-of-district applicants.
Please visit the Admissions webpage for additional information. Apply to Community College | Admissions | Joliet Junior College
Ranking Criteria
Applicants are ranked using the following criteria:
- GPA – 60%
- Based on required prerequisite coursework
- Highest grade earned will be used for repeated courses
- TEAS Exam – 35%
- Composite Score – 25%
- English Sub-Score – 5%
- Reading Sub-Score – 5%
- Healthcare Experience – 5%
- Points awarded based on highest active healthcare licensure or documented direct patient-care experience
Healthcare experience may include:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Respiratory Therapist
- Paramedic
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Medical Assistant (MA)
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Additional Ranking Consideration
Additional ranking points may be awarded for completion of:
- BIO 251 – Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIO 100 – Medical Terminology
Guaranteed Admission Consideration
Applicants may qualify for guaranteed admission consideration if they:
- Complete all prerequisite coursework by the end of the Fall semester of the application year
- Earn a TEAS composite score of 86% or higher on the first TEAS attempt
- Submit all required application materials by the deadline
Guaranteed admission consideration does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Final admission decisions are based on applicant ranking and available program seats. The program admits 27 students annually.
Please Note: The TEAS exam must be taken on campus only.
Test of Essential Academic Skills TEAS Policy Information | Joliet Junior College
The Test of Essential Academic Skills, TEAS for short, is a general knowledge test used as a part of selective-admissions for Nursing, LPN-RN Transition, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Care programs. TEAS is currently on version 7 which was released in June of 2022. The college no longer considers older versions within selective-admissions.
TEAS must be taken in person at Joliet Junior College to be valid for selective-admissions.
Joliet Junior College does not accept TEAS transcripts from other colleges, universities, or testing entities. These results are not considered for selective-admissions.
Students are allowed to take the current version of TEAS 3 times in 5 years and no more than once per semester to be valid for selective-admissions.
JJC will use your highest valid TEAS score for selective-admissions ranking.
When a new version of TEAS is adopted by the college previous version attempts will not be counted towards your total attempts with the new version.
Contact Information
Questions? Email testingservices@jjc.edu or call 815.280.2261
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Support for JJC Health Care Students
If you are a JJC health care program student and are seeking tutoring, financial assistance, advising or any other type of support, please visit the CASH Program for more detailed information.
